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The Virginia baseball team has won 156 games over the past three seasons—more than any program in Division I.
Athletes to Watch
U.Va. athletes pile up accomplishments throughout the academic year, but in spring things reach a crescendo with dominant performers in numerous sports. Here are six Cavaliers who should

Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1
Build it, and They Will Compete
New track and indoor practice facility are part of 10-year effort to upgrade athletics
When Virginia Beach native J.R. Reid was one of the nation’s most coveted high school basketball stars, he was recruited heavily by
Top of His Game
Mike London donates to AccessUVa
One week before his team’s trip to Georgia for the Chick-fil-A Bowl, head football coach Mike London announced that he would match a $50,000 University athletics

An Alumni Couple Goes for Gold
John and Shannon St. Clair’s careers in football and jewelry design
John and Shannon St. Clair
John St. Clair (Col ’99) and Shannon St. Clair (Col ’99) met at the U.Va. bookstore in August 1995. “Out of 5000 freshmen, John
Virginia Trading Cards: Basketball Edition
Last fall, Virginia football trading cards from the collection of Richard Coltrane (Col ’61) were viewable on an online gallery. Now, as the U.Va. men’s basketball

From Center Court to Cover
U.Va. basketball player launches a career as a model
Former U.Va. basketball player launches a career as a model

Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at U.Va.
1. A national title and a bowl bid
Dom Starsia guides the men’s lacrosse team to the NCAA championship, and football coach Mike London leads the Cavaliers to the
A Day in the Life
What is a “day in the life” like for two student-athletes while their sports are in season?
From a Dream to a Promise
Injuries propel Alecko Eskandarian from soccer stardom to academic success
Alecko Eskandarian
By the time he finished his playing career at Virginia, Alecko Eskandarian was the king of college soccer. For the 2002 season, the third-year Cavalier won player-of-the-year awards
‘Whirlwind’ Adjustment
Coach Joanne Boyle talks about building the women’s program
Joanne Boyle
Joanne Boyle has been on the job for only a few months, but she’s already logged many miles on the recruiting trail as the new women’
Getting Ready for the Next Level
Mike Curtis on …
Darion Atkins(first-year forward) “He’s probably the best athlete of the bunch in terms of his springiness and jumping ability. He’s put on seven to
News Briefs
Practice Facility PlannedA new indoor practice field, designed to accommodate the football program and available to the rest of University’s teams, is on the way. “
HIGHLIGHTS

Wrapped in Mystery
A guide to U.Va.'s student societies.

Over Seven Billion Served
Last October, the 7 billionth person on the planet was born. Professors explain the dynamics of the population boom and demographic transition.

Lady Gaga Recruits U.Va. Bullying Expert
Lady Gaga's lofty goal and a Foundation stacked with experts well-suited to help achieve it.

Where We Study
When finals are approaching at U.Va., the air seems charged with anticipation as students take to the libraries and cafés en masse and energy drinks fly off the shelves.

Theater as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Set designer Lisi Stoessel (Col '06, Grad '08) creates fantastical places.

New & Notable
Listen to six innovative albums by 15 must-hear alumni musicians.

Eyes on the Olympics
U.Va. athletes play vital role in Team USA’s path to No. 1

A New Kind of Leader
The Batten School was created to develop 'challengers of the status quo.'

Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form

Spirit of Adventure
Two documentaries portray challenging journeys and the importance of family

What Can the New Frog in Town Tell Us About Our Eyes?
A biology student explains a U.Va. professor's new experimental animal

Can Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment Prevent Crime?
Why U.Va. students are teaching Russian literature at a juvenile correctional center

1976: A Royal Visit
On July 10, Queen Elizabeth toured the Academical Village, where 18,000 people watched her stroll down the Lawn.

Jefferson’s Secret Bible
In the twilight of his life, Jefferson began exploring his faith and deepening his understanding of the Bible and Christianity.

What’s Up, Doc?
The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.




